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23 Cards in this Set
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Animism |
Belief that objects, such as plants and stones, or natural events, like thunderstorms and earthquakes, have a discrete spirit and conscious life. |
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Ethnic religion |
A religion with relatively concentrated spatial distribution whose principals are likely to be based on the physical characteristics of the particular location in which its adherents are concentrated |
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Excalve/encalve |
An encalve is a territory, or part of a territory, that is entirely surrounded by the territory of another state. An encalve is a portion of a state geographically separated from the main part from surrounding alien territory. Many excalves are also encalves. |
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Fundamentalism |
Literal interpretation and strict adherence to basic principles of a religion (or a religious branch, denomination, or sect). |
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Interfaith boundaries |
Boundaries between religion and government. It is usually an agreement with a stated goal to protect faith and freedom by respecting individual rights |
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Monotheism/polytheism |
Monotheism is the doctrine of or belief in the existence of only one God. Polytheism is the belief in or worship of more than one god. |
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Proselytic religion |
A religion in which the members attempt to convert others to their faith. |
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Reincarnation |
The philosophical or religious concept that the soul or spirit, after biological death, can begin a new life in a new body. |
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Religion |
The belief and worship of a superhuman, controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. |
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Sercularism |
The principle of separation of the state from religious institutions |
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Theocracy |
A form of government in which a religious institution is the source from which all authority derives. |
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Universalizing religion |
A religion that attempts to appeal to all people, not just those living in a particular location |
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Agnosticism |
Belief that nothing can be known about whether God exists |
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Atheism |
Belief that God does not exist |
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Autonomous religion |
A religion that does not have a central authority but shares ideas and cooperates informally |
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Branch |
A large fundamental division within a religion |
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Denomonation |
A division of a branch that unites a number of local congregations into a single legal and administrative body |
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Heirarchial religion |
A religion in which a central authority exercises a high degree of control |
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Missionary |
An individual who helps to diffuse a universalizing religion |
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Pagan |
A follower of a polytheistic religion |
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Pilgramage |
A journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes |
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Sect |
A relatively small group that has broken away from an established denomination |
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Syncretic |
A religion that combines several traditions |
